Mr. Alfred Burton

Obituary Alfred Edward Burton was born June 26, 1939, to Edward (Ed) Alfred Burton & Ethel Mae White-Burton in Lowemont, Kansas. Alfred lost his mother at the tender age of five years old. Alfred was always eager to learn, attending a small countryside school in Lowemont. As a child Alfred lived in Lowemont with his dad and brother on five acres. He learned hard work and perseverance, working at the age of 9 with his dad selling fresh vegetables at their corner store. Looking for the American dream, Ed moved Alfred and James to the Greater Kansas City Area. As an adult, Alfred worked with his brother, uncles, and cousins for the family business Burton’s Auto & Burton’s Trucking. Deciding to chart his own path, Alfred left the family business to work at Ford Motor Company. He was a Union Rep who fought for the employees, never backing down. Seeing the bigger picture, he was relentless in fighting for higher wages and better working conditions. Alfred left Ford for a better opportunity at Board of Public Utilities (BPU), were he later retired. Alfred dedicated his life to Christ at Salem Missionary Baptist Church in Kansas City, Kansas under the leadership of Rev C. B. Bailey where he traveled faithfully with the men’s choir throughout the Midwest. Alfred loved telling stories of driving the Men’s choir state to state. In his later years, when it is sometimes hard to find love, Alfred found love with Lucy McIntosh. They married February 14, 2011 and remained in love until Lucy transitioned to be with the heavenly father. Alfred loved his family, always encouraging family time. He loved to travel, although he didn’t like to fly. He would drive everywhere, California, Florida, Texas, which ever coast you needed him, he would go. Despite his dislike of flying, Alfred got on a plane February 2020 with his daughter Arshona to make memories. He loved people, seeing the good and always having a positive spirit. Alfred loved teaching others how to play dominoes. Alfred would pick up hitchhikers, give money to the homeless, and volunteer at food banks. During the 2008 election Alfred and his wife personally worked the doors to get out the vote. He was happy to help in whatever way he could. Alfred also worked local elections, active in making the community a better place to live. Alfred was preceded in death by , his loving wife Lucy McIntosh-Burton, parents-Edward Alfred Burton & Ethel Mae White-Burton; and children Donna Burton-Lunn & Alfred Edward Burton Jr. He leaves to cherish his memory, Brother James Earl Burton KCK, Three daughters Arshona Renee’ Nelson KCK, Pamela Burton-Botts (Robin) California, Etta Patrice Burton (Clarence) California; two sons Alton Burton Sr. KCK, Alfred “June” Edward Burton Jr. California. A host of grandkids, great grandkids, nephews, nieces, cousins, and extended family. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, August 21, 2021, 5:00pm at the Watkins Heritage Chapel. Private Disposition. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared on our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Alfred Burton, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Alfred Burton

June 26, 1939 - August 12, 2021